(LOT 140)
Walter Johnson Signed Canceled Check PSA/DNA Encapsulated
This check has been written on August 9th, 1944 for $35.00. A nice signature on this check which happens to be over three quarters of a century old. Johnson was a Hall Of Fame Legend and First Ballot Hall Of Famer Inductee. This man was touted as one of the greatest pitchers to ever walk onto a pitching mound. Johnson, nicknamed "Barney" and "The Big Train", was a right-handed pitcher. He played his entire 21-year baseball career for the Washington Senators (1907 927). He later served as manager of the Senators from 1929 through 1932 and for the Cleveland Indians from 1933 through 1935.

One of the most celebrated and dominating players in baseball history, Johnson established several pitching records, some of which remain unbroken. He remains by far the all-time career leader in shutouts with 110, second in wins with 417, and fourth in complete games with 531. He once held the career record in strikeouts with 3,508 and was the only player in the 3,000 strikeout club for over 50 years until Bob Gibson recorded his 3,000th strikeout in 1974. Johnson led the league in strikeouts a Major League record 12 times, one more than current strikeout leader Nolan Ryan including a record eight consecutive seasons. Johnson's gentle nature was legendary, and to this day he is held up as an example of good sportsmanship, while his name has become synonymous with friendly competition. PSA/DNA Authenticated.

MIN BID $500
_